Wanted - 12" GSO Dobsonian

astropolak (Joe) · #1 17-05-2006, 12:24 PM

Will pay $500 for 12" GSO Dob with untainted optics. I will pay more for optional items over and above standard equipment normally supplied with the units.
The DOB has to be located in Sydney unless one can offer shipping included in the price.

I know that some may think my price is a bit low but with the prices from some of the shops now days and with the 16" GSO dob on the horizon....

RGDS Joe

frogman (Anthony Lord) · #2 18-05-2006, 11:46 AM

good luck !!!!

Starkler (Geoff) · #3 18-05-2006, 12:40 PM

My thoughts exactly

ving (David) · #4 18-05-2006, 12:57 PM

maybe once the 16" becomes available. till then i'd say $800-$1k ?

frogman (Anthony Lord) · #5 18-05-2006, 01:02 PM

want to drive to Kulnura you can have my setup for $1200

astropolak (Joe) · #6 18-05-2006, 05:39 PM

Thank you Gents
I do not want fully worked on DOB, I am after standard GSO 12" that sell for $799.00 new.
I would like to have the pleasure of tinkering with it myself and adding my own options...

Now $500.00 for a second hand telescope that costs $799.00 - not too bad I think.

On another note - I have submitted the post so prospective sellers can remember me when its time to sell, I am not in a hurry for it.

I welcome your comments, please keep them coming.

Joe

janoskiss (Steve H) · #7 18-05-2006, 05:50 PM

Fully worked Dob! I like that!

Trouble is anyone who has a Dob like that would have worked it some at least: add extractors, a sports steering wheel etc.

But maybe a lightbridge upgrader will come along, but its unlikely.

spudrick · #8 18-05-2006, 07:31 PM

I recently talked with Lee Andrews re the 16" Truss DOb he said that the pre-production sample was finalised last week and he expects to have them in Australia by end of year

Estimates $2500.00

ving (David) · #9 22-05-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by spudrick

I recently talked with Lee Andrews re the 16" Truss DOb he said that the pre-production sample was finalised last week and he expects to have them in Australia by end of year

Estimates $2500.00

/me holds his breath...

janoskiss (Steve H) · #10 24-05-2006, 10:58 PM

There is a 10 incher deluxe Bintel dob on ebay. it's in Sydney too.

astropolak (Joe) · #11 25-05-2006, 07:32 AM

Thank you Steve
Nothing but 12" will do. The 10" is too close to my 8" SCT.

RGDS Joe

janoskiss (Steve H) · #12 25-05-2006, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astropolak

Nothing but 12" will do.

sounds luck the words of a feverish astronomer.

nightsky · #13 25-05-2006, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astropolak

Will pay $500 for 12" GSO Dob with untainted optics. I will pay more for optional items over and above standard equipment normally supplied with the units.
The DOB has to be located in Sydney unless one can offer shipping included in the price.

I know that some may think my price is a bit low but with the prices from some of the shops now days and with the 16" GSO dob on the horizon....

RGDS Joe

G'Day Astropolak,
For whats it's worth IMHO would you not be better of just buying a 12" mirror and do all the " tinkering " you want.
NightSky

astropolak (Joe) · #14 25-05-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nightsky

G'Day Astropolak,
For whats it's worth IMHO would you not be better of just buying a 12" mirror and do all the " tinkering " you want.
NightSky

Hmmm, yes it may come to that....
If I am putting together a Dob it will be 14-16". Ready made 12" Dobs are cheap and at reasonable price - no way I can make anything like those for less than $1k, probably much more..

Joe

bytor666 · #15 07-06-2006, 07:50 AM

I just sold mine for $900.00 Canadian picked up at my door. It had a GSO Crayford focuser, was fully flocked, and had many mods on the base and tube with a 32mm generic EP included.

Starcrazzy · #16 07-06-2006, 03:53 PM

brand new gso 12" dob for $799.where from??i been lookin around for a while, i aint seen em that price...799 usd mabye

janoskiss (Steve H) · #17 07-06-2006, 04:14 PM

Andrews' basic one is $799 - Aussie $s!

Starcrazzy · #18 08-06-2006, 12:02 AM

so it is...well i'll be...

dugnsuz (Doug) · #19 13-06-2006, 08:36 AM

GSO GS-980 Limited 12" Dob., complete and in near new condition for $699.00 on Andrews.com used/surplus page.
Add the best part of $100 for freight though!!!
Cheers
Doug

astropolak (Joe) · #20 13-06-2006, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dugnsuz

GSO GS-980 Limited 12" Dob., complete and in near new condition for $699.00 on Andrews.com used/surplus page.
Add the best part of $100 for freight though!!!
Cheers
Doug

No, thank you.
Promised to myself not to buy ever again from that establishment . Prefer Bintel, at least they know what they are talking about...and are honest with themselves...

Joe